Coastal Carolina News Staff, Author at Coastal Carolina News

SPECIAL ALERT: Water Outage and Boil Advisory in Columbus County District III

January 6, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

COLUMBUS COUNTY — County water customers in the section of District III are dealing with a service outage today as crews respond to emergency repairs. According to Columbus County Public Water, residents on Waterfall Lane, […]

Nakina Fire and Rescue Announces 2026 Leadership Team

January 6, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Nakina Fire & Rescue has announced its slate of officers for 2026, highlighting a mix of returning leaders and newly appointed personnel who will guide the department through the coming year. The department’s leadership will […]

The Donut Shop & Restaurant Adds Online Ordering for Local Customers

January 6, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Residents in Brunswick and Columbus counties now have a quicker way to enjoy one of the area’s favorite breakfast stops. The Donut Shop & Restaurant has launched online ordering, allowing customers to place pickup or […]

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges After Five People and a Dog Found in Vehicle

January 6, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

A New Year’s Eve traffic stop in Tabor City ended with drug charges after police found four adults, a child, and a Great Dane inside a car containing marijuana and crystal methamphetamine, according to police […]

The Carolina Weather Watch Update for Tuesday January 6, 2026

January 6, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Greetings and welcome to the Carolina Weather Watch update for Brunswick and Columbus Counties for Tuesday January 6, 2026. Dry and warm… that’s the theme for the Carolina twin tiers right into the weekend. The […]

Prices at the Pump Show a Downward Trend

January 6, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

Gas prices continue to decline nationwide, reaching their lowest levels in several years, with analysts forecasting the annual average to fall below $3 per gallon for the first time since 2020. In North Carolina, drivers […]

Ministry Donates Hundreds of Christmas Bible Sets to Columbus County Inmates

January 5, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

WHITEVILLE, N.C. — Inmates at the Columbus County Detention Center received an unexpected gesture of compassion in December when a local ministry delivered hundreds of Christmas Bible sets to the facility, offering a meaningful reminder […]

FOCUS Broadband Warns Customers of Scam Calls

January 5, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

January 5, 2026 – FOCUS Broadband is alerting customers to a phone scam targeting its subscribers. According to a press release issued today, individuals are receiving unsolicited calls from scammers falsely claiming to represent Spectrum […]

January 2 Shooting – One Dead, Two Injured

January 5, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

LELAND, N.C. — One person was killed, and two others were injured in a shooting early January 2 on Dixie Drive, according to the Leland Police Department. Officers responded to the scene around 3:30 a.m. […]

Isable Holmes Bridge Closed for Inspection

January 5, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff Comments Off

New Hanover County, NC — The right lane of the Isable Holmes Bridge, U.S. 74 eastbound near N.C. 133 will be closed for three days for routine bridge inspection. January 5 through January 7 between […]